The Program of Social Studies Instruction Grades K-12 [microform]
- Bib ID:
- 5219574
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Detroit Board of Education, MI
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED049083
Broken link? let us search Trove , the Wayback Machine , or Google for you.
- Description:
-
- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1969
- 47 p.
- Summary:
-
This publication, revised in 1968, was prepared to inform teachers and principals in the school system of the total social studies program. The program guide contains statements of general educational philosophy and objectives as well as basic principles of the social studies curriculum. Specific goals regarding academic knowledge, skills and attitudes are discussed, including the values of citizen education. Present trends in social studies teaching are summarized, including problem-solving, inquiry, and concept teaching. The K-12 structure of curriculum is: 1) Primary Unit: The Home, The School, The Community; 2) Grade 3: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, Detroit at Work; 3) Grade 4: Beginning Geography; 4) Grade 5: History of the United States, Geography of the United States; 5) Grade 6: Introductory World History; 6) Grade 6: Geography of the Eastern Hemisphere; 7) Grade 7B: Geography of the Western Hemisphere; 8) Grade 7A-8B: United States History; 9) Grade 8A: Civics, emphasis on local and state government; 10) Grade 9: World History; 11) Grade 10: World Geography, elective; 12) Grade 11: American History; 13) Grade 12B: Civics: 14) Grade 12A: Economics. At each level curriculum content is divided into units of instruction and extensive guidelines are given in the use of this method. Additional subjects in this district program guide are: Points to Emphasize in Teaching Social Studies, Controversial Issues and Social Studies, Special Days and Events, and Equipment and Materials. (Author/JSB)
- Notes:
-
- Availability: John W. Pritchard, Divisional Director of Publications, Board of Education, 5057 Woodward, Room 1302 Detroit, Michigan 48202 ($.25).
- Educational level discussed: Elementary Education.
- Educational level discussed: Kindergarten.
- Educational level discussed: Secondary Education.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
-
- Citizenship
- Civics
- Community Study
- Concept Teaching
- Controversial Issues (Course Content)
- Current Events
- Curriculum Guides
- Democratic Values
- Economics
- Educational Objectives
- Elementary Education
- Geography
- Inquiry
- Kindergarten
- Problem Solving
- Secondary Education
- Sequential Approach
- Social Studies
- United States History
- Other authors/contributors:
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
-
In Copyright
You may copy under some circumstances, for example you may copy a portion for research or study. Order a copy through Copies Direct to the extent allowed under fair dealing. Contact us for further information about copying.
- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2039 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1969
Copyright status may not be correct if data in the record is incomplete or inaccurate. Other access conditions may also apply. For more information please see: Copyright in library collections.
Request this item
Request this item to view in the Library’s reading room.
Feedback
Similar items
- Board Action and Staff Commentaries on the Recommendations Submitted in March 1962 By the Citizens Advisory Committee on Equal Educational Opportunities [microform]
- Detroit Public Schools. Schools of Choice [microform] : Unique Educational Alternatives, 1986/87
- The Critical Conceptual and Operational Elements of the Neighborhood Educational Center. NEC Project [microform]
- Annual Report [microform] : Detroit Public Schools Job Upgrading Program, 1971-1972. The Job Upgrading Program Manual of Procedure and Curriculum Guide, Second Edition
- Pursuit of Excellence [microform] : The Detroit Public Schools Action Plan 1994-95